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WHY I DO IT
WHAT I DO
WHEN AND
WHERE
WHO I AM
I am Fahad/Noura, a 28-year old middle-class Arab local (SEC C), married with children. I belong to the ‘Busy go-getter’ group (20% of the totalpopulation, contributing to 20% of the category volume
and 20% of KIT KAT sales). I always look for the best for myself and my family. I aspire to be ‘seen and heard’ in social gatherings as I want to be the center of attention within my circle of friends.
While I live a modern lifestyle, I am respectful of my elders and retain traditional values that are important to me. While we lead a comfortable life, I am concerned about high costs of living that could
affect my family’s well being and happiness. That is why I work hard to make sure that my family’s needs are always met. Creating a balance between work and personal life is always a challenge
which stresses me out. That’s why I can’t wait to have a break in the day to relax.
For me, food enjoyment comes before health and value, but I know that I should control my eating habits. In the long run, I would still want to indulge in products like chocolate, but I don’t want to
reach a stage where I feel guilty about it.
I consume chocolate very often (6 times a week), and it is
mostly in the form of tablets (55%). Besides chocolate, I also
eat different brands of cakes, biscuits, sweet croissants, ice-
creams and dates.
I enjoy chocolate at home during the evening (Women) and
while I am out during the day (Men). After Galaxy, which is my
favorite chocolate, I also like KIT KAT, Snickers, Mars and
Twix.
Males –I like to enjoy a chocolate every day and so I buy it
for myself when I am on the go to eat on the spot. Given how
busy I am, and most often in a rush, I tend to pick up my
favorite chocolate from cash counters at small grocery stores.
Female –Since everyone in my family loves chocolate, I
need to have it in stock always. Usually I buy from
hypermarkets or supermarkets because there’s a variety to
choose from and also because as a woman, I cannot shop
alone from nearby grocery stores. For myself, I like to indulge
in chocolate during the evening.
Both -Eye-catching, simple, straight forward posters and ads
inside the store grab my attention. I rarely decide in advance
on the brand as I like to check out the variety and then pick a
few of my favorites. Half of the time, I pick up chocolates from
the main aisle.
I watch TV from 8 –11 pm as we finish our dinner and relax together as a family. We like to
watch famous entertaining talent shows such as Arab Idol and The Voice. I go online from 7-
11 pm to socialize with my friends, stay updated with latest news and also to have fun.
When it comes to mobile apps, I spend half my time on communication apps (access during
morning time) such as Whatsappand the rest of it on Facebook where I log in mainly during
the evening. I also like to enjoy my time watching a variety of videos on Youtube. During my
busy day, I see a lot of ads when I am outside, and I am also influenced by attractive ones
while I’m inside the store. I get to know about chocolate mainly from TV (79%), outdoor
(39%) & newspapers (17%).
Males –My main interests are sports, music & socializing with friends. I usually watch TV
during the evening, particularly sports and music programs such as Sadaal Mala’eb& Arab
Idol. I stay up to date on my favorite topics online through Facebook, Youtube & relevant
websites. I like to interact with my friends and family on a daily basis and talk about brands,
experiences and opinions. My favorite hang out places are the gym, restaurants, malls and
coffee shops. I listen to radio as well but mainly while driving to work in the morning on
weekdays.
Females–My main interests are cooking, music and family related topics which I mainly
follow on TV during talk shows such as Sabah Al KhairyaArab. Since I don’t work, I keep the
TV on throughout the day. But when I am out with friends or running my errands, I see ads
on billboards, especially when I am waiting at the traffic light.
I choose my chocolate brands based on taste preference. Of
course I also consider the format and price to a lesser priority. I
would go for the taste I am familiar with rather than going for
new flavors.
Whenever I need a quick brain boost between meals
throughout the day, I usually grab a KIT KAT or a Snickers.
And when I am in the mood for something richer in the
evening, I have a Galaxy.
Whenever I take a break from work or household chores,
nothing puts me in a good mood like a good chocolate; its
sweetness gives me a much-needed boost to keep me going.
As a busy man, I don’t have time for proper meals. So while I
am on-the-go, I tend to have ready-to-eat products and drinks,
including chocolate. As a woman, I mostly enjoy eating a
chocolate while relaxing at home.
Males-I am usually quite busy with work, yet I like to enjoy a
quick break whenever I can. Since I have an active lifestyle, I
often need a quick brain boost to keep myself going. And when
I am out and about, I just pick up my favorite chocolate from
the nearest store.
Females and married Males –During the main shopping
occasion, I plan ahead (88%) to buy chocolates to stock up for
the coming weeks. When my friends tell me about a special
pack or when I see an attractive offer in store, I usually tend to
buy those brands. I like colorful and attractive chocolate packs
and my eyes naturally drift towards them.
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Even though TV is one of the very limited entertainment options for me (KSA &
Kuwait), it helps me relax and de-stress. I lead a very busy lifestyle, therefore I can be
reached while I’m on the go. I am tempted to buy chocolate if the ads of the brand
grab my attention.
What others say about their experience of a chocolate brand encourages me to try it.
Since I am on Facebook very often, I check out what my favorite brands are up to. I like
to visit malls as that’s where most of the activity takes place and it keeps my family
entertained. It also helps me do my shopping. I like to visit kiosks to try samples of
products and also to interact with promoters as they are my guide.
Males -I am a sports fanatic and watch Football leagues and sports programs. To
receive current updates, I check Twitter and read news online. I tend to use mobile
apps created by TV channels and newspapers (Lebanon).
Females –During the day, I watch TV alone and my favorite programs are talk shows
and Turkish series. When my husband and kids come home, TV is a bonding occasion
for us during the evening. On TV I also get to see the new ads of my favorite products.
While in the car, I browse the net on my mobile instead of listening to the radio. I
frequently connect with my family and friends on Whatsapp.
TARGET CONSUMER: BUSY-GO-GETTERS